Last Mile Health wins $3 million humanitarian prize
The Liberia-focused health nonprofit founded by Dr. Raj Panjabi has been named the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
Last Mile Health, the nonprofit founded by Dr. Raj Panjabi to expand care in remote communities, has received the 2026 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, according to NPR. The award carries a $3 million grant.
Panjabi started the group after wedding guests contributed about $6,000 to help launch the effort, NPR reported. The organization works to bring basic health services to people living far from clinics and hospitals.
The prize is among the largest annual humanitarian awards and is given to organizations working on major global needs. Last Mile Health’s work has focused on Liberia and other hard-to-reach areas.
The announcement adds to the profile of a group that began with a small fundraising gesture and grew into an internationally recognized health charity.
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